After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Berlin, Newington was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Conard Red Wolves and snuck past 3-1. That's more bragging rights for Newington, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Abby GreAves spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Newington saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aniyah Ross, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kiley Connor?S, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Newington's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-11. As for Conard, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-6.
Newington will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Rocky Hill at 6:00 p.m. Newington and Rocky Hill are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Conard, they will be playing at home against Avon at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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